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McLaren open to Hamilton return

Lewis Hamilton would be welcome back with open arms if he does not agree a new deal with Mercedes, says McLaren boss Zak Brown.

The four-time and defending Formula One world champion is in talks with the Silver Arrows over an extension to his contract, which will expire at the end of the 2018 season.

Delays over negotiations have reportedly piqued the interest of other garages around the paddock, and Brown says any manufacturer would be foolish to turn down the chance to secure Hamilton's services.

Earlier this month, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff insisted Hamilton signing a fresh agreement was "a matter of time", but McLaren - with whom the Brit won his first world title in 2008 - would be open to rekindling their relationship.

There’s a new arrival in reception here at Brackley…@LewisHamilton's W08! This is Chassis 5, which racked up some seriously impressive stats in 2017: